Mourinho says Rashford should be left out of England squad

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho said it does not “make sense” for his young striker, Marcus Rashford to go to the 2017 European Championship as part of the England Under-21 squad.

The 19-year-old, who has made his senior team debut, is eligible to feature at the European Championship in the summer but his club manager suggests he should be left out.

The young Englishman scored an extra-time winner in Manchester United 2-1 victory over Anderlecht to send them into the semi-finals of the Europa League on Thursday.

It was his third goal in his last four appearances.

The FA is reportedly keen for Rashford to collect tournament experience in Poland, something Mourinho does not agree with.
Mourinho told reporters last night, “When a player reaches a certain level, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to drop levels and play in the under-23s. Let’s say in a derby against Manchester City, [United coach] Nicky Butt doesn’t pick him to play that game.

“So when you reach a certain level – and he has reached that level – then I don’t think it makes sense. But the power is in their hands.”